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EDUCATION'04-'05: MA in Language Teaching Specialization, Department of Linguistics, University of Oregon, OR, USA '03-'04: Post-Baccalaureate in Linguistics, University of Oregon '03-'99: BA in Ed., Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Faculty of Education, Marmara University, Istanbul, Top Honors PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEApr. '06-Sept. '07: English Instructor, American English Institute, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, USA Duties: Teaching Internet- and Paper-Based TOEFL, Reading/Writing/Grammar, and Oral Skills classes; writing course descriptions; designing lesson plans; preparing and conducting quizzes and tests; evaluating student performance formatively; reading student assignments and providing feedback; locating, selecting, adapting, and developing course material; attending weekly meetings; providing one-on-one conferences to students as required. Jan. '06-Aug. '06: Content Object Selector and Subject Matter Expert (an online job), National Foreign Language Center, LangNet Project, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA Duties: Locating, selecting & rating listening/reading materials in Turkish from the Internet, TV shows, lectures, radio programs, newspaper articles, books, magazines, for specific proficiency levels as defined by the Interagency Language Roundtable; trimming & digitizing listening materials into appropriate audio files; developing listening/reading activities in content areas such as Culture/Society, Economics/Politics, Security, Science/Technology; revising activities with research associate & process leader; writing instructional language content, learning supports, feedback, glossary both in English & Turkish; writing open-ended questions to stimulate further interest in the subject; uploading learning objects onto server. May. '06-Sept. '06: International Humphery Fellows Assisstant, American English Institute, University of Oregon Duties: Providing accommodation assistance to international Humphery fellows from ten different countries; helping them get familiarized with Eugene and with the university system; organizing two weekly for Humphery fellows to socialize with locals and get to know the culture better; working and communicating effectively in a team-oriented environment; handling stress and solving unexpected situations professionally. May. '06-Apr. '07: On-the-Phone Turkish-English Interpreter, NetworkOmni Multilingual Interpretation, Translation and Consulting Services, Thousand Oaks, California, USA Duties: Performing English-Turkish and Turkish-English interpretation services, to assist non-English; ensuring message of the parties involved in the interpretation service is accurately & appropriately conveyed. Sept. '03-June '05: Turkish Instructor (Fulbright Scholar, Foreign Language Teaching Assistant), Yamada Language Center, University of Oregon Duties: Designing the curriculum, preparing lesson plans, teaching, writing tests, evaluating student progress by reading their portfolios. Sept. '04-June '05: Self-Study Program Language Coordinator, Yamada Language Center, University of Oregon Duties: Coordinating Yamada Language Center’s self-study language program consisting of 11 languages and 90some students; supervising 7-10 tutors; participating in curriculum development and policy; planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating tutor training; supervising 3-5 student workers; preparing study guides for students; assessing student progress; and evaluating student portfolios. Sept. '03-June '04: International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) Scholar, Office of International Programs, University of Oregon Duties: Presentating on cultural, social, political, historical, and economical issues of Turkey in different schools and community organizations, attending presentation evaluation meetings. Oct. '02-Jan. '03: English Teacher, internship at Eyuboglu College, Umraniye, Istanbul Duties: Observing English classes, assisting with lesson plans, teaching, writing worksheets, and preparing tests and quizzes. Oct. '00-Dec. '02: English Teacher & Program Developer Sekerpark Kindergarten, Goztepe, Istanbul Duties: Supervising English program design, assisting program director hire English teachers, preparing teacher training guides & lesson plans, teaching two small kindergarten classes, writing and administering tests, and evaluating student progress. Feb. '01-June. '01: English Teacher, internship at 30 Agustos Primary School, Kazasker, Istanbul Duties: Observing English classes, assisting with lesson plans, teaching, writing worksheets, and preparing tests. LANGUAGES SPOKENTurkish: Mother Language English: Native-like Competence French & German: Both at Upper-Intermediate Level (Competent in Reading and Global Translation) COMPUTER SKILLSMS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Multimedia LessonBuilder, Audacity, FileMaker Pro SCHOLARSHIPS'03-'04: Fulbright Scholarship, Foreign Language Teaching Assistant, Institute of International Education, New York City '03-'04: International Cultural Service Scholarship, Office of International Programs, University of Oregon '01-'02: Academic Excellence Scholarship, Ensar Marble Corporation, Bucak '00-'03: Rector's High Academic Record Scholarship, Marmara University Rectorate, Istanbul '00-'03: Municipality Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Istanbul FELLOWSHIPS '04-'05: Graduate Teaching Fellowship, Yamada Language Center Self-Study Language Coordinator, University of Oregon SPECIAL SHORT-TERM LANGUAGE-RELATED PROJECTS INVOLVED'07: English-Turkish Bilingual Dictionary Activity Writer for Berlitz Publishing and Langenscheidt '07: Turkish Test-Item Writer for the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) '06-'07: On-the-Phone Turkish-English Interpreter, NetworkOmni Multilingual Interpretation, Translation and Consulting Services, California '03-'04: Public presenter of Turkish language and culture, International Cultural Service Program, Office of Inter'l Programs, University of Oregon AWARDS'06: Recognition for Leadership and Organizational Skills in Local Events, Islamic Cultural Center of Eugene '05: Graduate Service Award for Excellence in Interpersonal Communication, University of Oregon '05: International Student Campus Leadership and Involvement Award, University of Oregon '04: Centurion Award for Campus Leadership and Involvement, University of Oregon '04: Certificate of Recognition for Leadership and Involvement in Local Events, University of Oregon '04: Certificate of Appreciation, International Cultural Service Program, University of Oregon CERTIFICATES '07: Teaching Turkish: Assessment Issues and Test Writing, National Middle East Language Resource Center, Brigham Young University, Provo '04: Foreign Language Teaching Assistantship Program Certificate, Institute of International Education, New York City '02: Certificate of Participation, 'Reassessing Assessment' 3rd Inter'l English Language Teaching Conference, Isik University, Istanbul CONFERENCES, SEMINARS & MEETINGS ATTENDED AS PRESENTERDec., 11, '06: Interfaith Prayer Service, First Church of Eugene, OR, USA. (Meaning of Light in Islam; aired on local TV) Mar., 12, '06: Spencer Butte Middle School Islamic Cultural Festival, Eugene. (Islam in the Media and Islam and the Abrahamic Tradition) Apr., 12, '05: Eugene Rotary Club Meeting, Eugene. (Turkish Culture and Middle Eastern Politics) Feb., 21, '05: Lane Community College, Middle Eastern Religions Panel, Springfield, OR. (My US Experience as a Muslim) Feb., 17, '05: Global Fusion: International Poetry Night, International Resource Center, University of Oregon. (Poem in Turkish: Kaldirimlar) Jan., 16, '05: World Views, Personal Stories: 20 Years Old in the Middle East, Eugene Public Library. (Middle Eastern Socio-politics and Religion) Nov., 5-7, '04: Bridging the Culture of Teaching & Learning, ORTESOL, Portland, OR. (Characteristics of Difficult Students & How to Deal with Them) May, 30, '04: Foreign Language and Inter'l Studies Day, Eugene, University of Oregon. (Wonders of Turkish Language and Culture) Apr., 16, '04: Inter'l Poetry Night, University of Oregon. (Poem in Turkish: Istanbul'u Dinliyorum) Apr., 11-12, '03: Form & Meaning: Classroom Applications, INGED, Marmara University. (Characteristics of Difficult Students & Dealing with Them) NON-ACADEMIC WORKS PUBLISHEDWinter, '04: Why They do not Understand Us, Fulbright Newsletter Spring, '04: A Special Place in Exceptional Times, Yamada Language Center Quarterly, Vol., 13, No. 3 Fall, '03: Understanding Ramadan, Yamada Language Center Quarterly, Vol., 13 No. 1 Summer, '03: Kuresellesme Duzleminde AB ve NATO Genislemesi (EU and NATO Enlargement from Globalization Perspective), Siluet Magazine Summer, '03: Namik Kemal'in Intibah Romani Uzerine bir Inceleme (Musings on Namik Kemal's Short Story: Intibah), Siluet Magazine EXAMS TAKENMay, 3, '04: GRE, Quantitative: 485, Qualitative: 480 Analytical & Writing: 5.5 Jan., 20, '03 : TOEFL, CBT, Listening: 27, Structure/Writing: 29, Reading: 27, Total Score: 277 ORGANIZATION/GROUP MEMBERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT'07-08: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Member '04-'05: Oregon Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ORTESOL), Member '03-'05: International Student Association, Member, University of Oregon '03-'05: Middle East Peace Group of Eugene, Member, Eugene '03-'05: Muslim Student Association, Director, University of Oregon '99-'03: English Language Teaching Club, Member, Marmara University, Istanbul INTERESTSLanguage teaching methodology, material development, use of computer technology in language teaching, integrated insruction of reading, writing & culture for ESP students, Internet-Based TOEFL, effects of assessment on language learners, interpretation & translation studies |
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